Givesomeoneyour fullattentionOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outListenwithoutinterruptingAcknowledgesomeone’seffortRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Share akind noteormessageGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itValidatesomeone’sfeelingsSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Ask “Howcan Ihelp?”Showpatienceduring atoughconversationAsk open-endedquestionsRecognizenon-verbalcuesSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Offer words ofencouragementNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inShare apersonalexperienceto connectOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedSay “Iappreciateyou”ExpressgratitudesincerelyCelebratesomeone’ssuccessGivesomeoneyour fullattentionOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outListenwithoutinterruptingAcknowledgesomeone’seffortRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Share akind noteormessageGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itValidatesomeone’sfeelingsSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Ask “Howcan Ihelp?”Showpatienceduring atoughconversationAsk open-endedquestionsRecognizenon-verbalcuesSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Offer words ofencouragementNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inShare apersonalexperienceto connectOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedSay “Iappreciateyou”ExpressgratitudesincerelyCelebratesomeone’ssuccess

Empathy Bingo: Walk in Their Shoes - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Give someone your full attention
  2. Offer help without being asked
  3. Include someone who feels left out
  4. Listen without interrupting
  5. Acknowledge someone’s effort
  6. Repeat back what someone said to show understanding
  7. Use positive body language (eye contact, nodding)
  8. Share a kind note or message
  9. Give space when someone needs it
  10. Validate someone’s feelings
  11. Say “That sounds challenging”
  12. Ask “How can I help?”
  13. Show patience during a tough conversation
  14. Ask open-ended questions
  15. Recognize non-verbal cues
  16. Say “I understand how you feel”
  17. Offer words of encouragement
  18. Notice someone’s mood and check in
  19. Share a personal experience to connect
  20. Offer to listen without giving advice
  21. Smile at someone who seems stressed
  22. Say “I appreciate you”
  23. Express gratitude sincerely
  24. Celebrate someone’s success